LIFE FLOWS BETTER WITH VISA

Visa Sub-Saharan Africa Head Office

Digital payments giant, VISA need no introduction. STUDIO SIXTEEN's design won the hearts and minds of the VISA team whilst competing in the fiercely contested tender. Utilizing soft curves that traverse the space, S16 successfully transformed 1250m² into a stylish interior.

SIZE
1250m²

LOCATION
K&W, Katherine and West Street, Sandton, Johannesburg

PROJECT TIMELINE
Design development: 8 weeks
Site implementation: 12 weeks

THE BRIEF

  • Acknowledge the space as the home of a global brand.
  • Respect the brand's identity and uphold it through the use of corporate imagery.
  • Create an open and inviting space with designated areas for staff to decompress.

Our Unique Design Solution

The S16 team drew inspiration from VISA's "Life flows better with VISA" campaign. The use of soft curves and organic shapes embody elements of the brand's logo, while the inclusion of fine details infuse personality into the space.

  • A design that compliments the sweeping lines of the architectural facade.
  • An environment that is contemporary with a light-industrial feel, incorporating our African Heritage into the interior .
  • A design that accepts and flows with the changing trend of what office spaces are becoming: playful but professional.

The Outcome

S16 delivered a world-class design which reflects the strength and solid foundation that VISA represents. The concept was thoroughly considered, resulting in a bespoke solution tailor-made to meet VISA’S requirements and exceed their expectations.

  • A timber ceiling with recessed strip lighting curves down onto the wall behind the receptionist with a strategic cut-out allowing a glimpse of the natural light and vista behind.
  • Playful elements such as Astroturf, graphics and plywood trees were incorporated into the staff pause areas.
  • Functionally sized break-away spaces and meeting rooms were carefully placed.

S16 handed over an interior that was exceptionally well received not only by the staff but by all who visited the space. Subsequent to the handover, the design has been recommended as the international standard for all Visa Corporate offices moving forward.

SIOUX AND HER HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL, ON-TREND TEAM, DEMONSTRATED A VERY CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF OUR BRIEF FROM THE GET GO.

EVERY STEP OF THE FIT-OUT PROCESS WAS HANDLED WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE AND CONSIDERATION FOR OUR ORGANISATION’S PROCESSES AND POLICIES, WHILST AT THE SAME TIME, PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES ON THE CREATIVE FRONT TO ENSURE THE BEST RESULT.

SIOUX AND HER TEAM WORK ON KEY PRINCIPLES OF PROFESSIONALISM, OPEN COMMUNICATION, TRANSPARENCY AND SOLID PROJECT MANAGEMENT. WE’VE CERTAINLY ENDED WITH AN AMAZING RESULT – TRULY ONE OF THE BEST VISA OFFICES IN THE WORLD AND A REJUVENATED TEAM. S16 HAS INJECTED A NEW ENERGY INTO OUR OFFICES AND CREATED THE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE AND COLLABORATE. WE COULDN’T BE PROUDER OF THE ENVIRONMENT WE’VE CREATED.
— MANDY LAMB | FORMER COUNTRY MANAGER | VISA SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA